Telemonitor/Telehealth question

rn-jane · Jun 30, 2008

We use telemonitors when they come back from or or procedures only. I honelstly cannot remember the name of them.

melissahunter2 · Jul 4, 2008

I have started with a new home health company and we also use the same monitors. I am still learning how to use them.

JMfanatic · Jul 11, 2008

I use the Honeywell monitoring system at my agency. The majority of our clients that are placed on the monitor have CHF, HTN, or have had a recent CABG. We have been discussing expanding our use of the system due to the changes in reimbursement. Prior to January we did see the benefits of using the monitor but have recently suffered financial losses. I would love to hear how your agency is using the monitors.

DriBak · Jul 11, 2008

We primarily install them for our CHF, COPD and HTN patient's. We are trying to get standard on teaching guides to go with the monitor installation. Do you guys have a set standard or protocol ?

JMfanatic · Jul 12, 2008

We have a booklet with information for the patient on how to use the monitor if that's what you mean. It also has a place for them to write their vital signs if they want to keep track of them. We are discussing putting them in the homes of diabetic patients for better management/compliance. Do you have one nurse who installs the monitors or does the admit nurse install?

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Jul 12, 2008

see medqic: telehealth

home telehealth reference 2006/2007

also:

heart failure toolkit

physician communication re patient changes: “sbar” template for chf

our agency developed our 2008 competency program from this material:

one of my staff turned signoff sheet into me today saying how much she learned from it..

nurse track: polish your practice - heart failure